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Celery vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Celery and Lemongrass

  • Celery has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Manganese needs 223% more than Celery.

Food varieties used in this article are Celery, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +1615.4%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +4971.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 8% 8% 11% 23% 11% 4% 12% 14% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +3985%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +1615.4%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +4971.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Celery
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Contains more Vitamin A +7383.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.1%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 6% 0% 11% 6% 14% 6% 15% 18% 27% 0% 74%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7383.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.1%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Protein +163.8%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +752.2%
Contains more Other +143.2%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Protein +163.8%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +752.2%
Contains more Other +143.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
27% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celery Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 0.69g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 0.17g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 2.97g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 16kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Fructose 0.37g Celery
Sugar 1.34g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.6g Celery
Calcium 40mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.2mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 11mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 24mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 260mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 80mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.13mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.035mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.103mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 449IU 6IU Celery
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Celery
Vitamin E 0.27mg Celery
Vitamin C 3.1mg 2.6mg Celery
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.05mg Celery
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 36µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 29.3µg Celery
Tryptophan 0.009mg Celery
Threonine 0.02mg Celery
Isoleucine 0.021mg Celery
Leucine 0.032mg Celery
Lysine 0.027mg Celery
Methionine 0.005mg Celery
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Celery
Valine 0.027mg Celery
Histidine 0.012mg Celery
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.119g Celery
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Celery Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Celery
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.